A unique experience for
bold leaders at the top of their game

JULY 28-30 | CHICAGO

The event runs from the evening of July 28th to the afternoon of July 30th.

  • Meet Your People

    The Leaders Retreat is an exclusive, by-invitation-only experience offered to a group of 30 sitting leaders and C-suite executives representing all sectors of sport and sports business. 

  • Invest in Yourself

    Attendees will engage in connection and leadership development, including candid conversations with leaders going through similar experiences.

  • Grow as a Leader

    The Leaders Retreat stands as a pivotal space for women to recharge and redefine their paths forward. The 2025 Leaders Retreat will be held at the St. Regis Hotel in Chicago, IL. The full itinerary is below.

  • There's nothing else like it.

    Attendees will leave this transformative experience with the tools, insights, and connections needed to thrive in their professional journey.

Join Us

The Leaders Retreat is by invitation only.
You must be a current NCAA Division I Athletic Director or Conference Commissioner, C-Suite Executive in Sports Business or Professional Sports.

JULY 28-30

ST. REGIS HOTEL | CHICAGO

Cost: $2500

(Price includes all meals, social and networking events,
and hotel accommodations for two nights)

Note that travel to/from Chicago is NOT included. When making flight arrangements, please plan to arrive to the hotel no later than 4 pm on Monday, July 28th. The event will conclude at noon on Wednesday, July 30th.

Refund Policy: Event registration fees are non-refundable. If you need to cancel your event registration, please contact our events team immediately.

Leaders Retreat Itinerary

The Leader's Retreat is an exclusive, by-invitation-only experience offered to a group of 30 sitting leaders and C-suite executives representing all sectors of sports and sports business. Attendees engage in connection and leadership development in an intimate setting. This transformative event creates the space for truth-telling and problem-solving among women at the top. 

Meet the Speakers

  • Stacy Janiak

    Deputy CEO
    Deloitte Global

  • Sherry Phillips

    CEO
    Forbes Media

  • Tierney Remick

    Vice Chairman, Co-Leader, Board & CEO Services
    Korn Ferry

  • Neela Seenandan

    President, Leadership Advisory & Executive Search
    CAA